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Adam Schiff to speak at Chapter Banquet in May
February 15, 2018
Congressman Adam Schiff, at podium.
U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff will be the keynote speaker at the Angeles Chapter Awards Banquet on May 6 in Pasadena.
Schiff, who represents California's 28th District, is the...
Tell Refineries no to Modified Hydoflouric Acid Feb. 17
February 8, 2018
Hello fellow environmental partners.
Can you help us spread the word about this important event?
On Saturday, February 17th, 10am – 12pm, the Torrance Refinery Action Alliance (TRAA) will hold a...
Don't miss the 2nd Annual Chapter Open House Feb 24
February 7, 2018
Come find out what the Angeles Chapter Sierra Club is up to! Meet new people, learn about the new committees the Chapter has and socialize.
The morning program will provide a chance to network with representatives from many of the Chapter...
Join us on February 3rd to say NO to offshore drilling!
January 30, 2018
Take a stand and join us on February 3 to show your oppostion to Offshore drilling!
10 a.m. to noon Feb. 3, Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica
10 a.m. to noon Feb. 3 at Main Beach in Laguna Beach
“Donald Trump and Ryan Zinke are...
Tell Ford to put clean cars in the fast lane
January 30, 2018
The Sierra Club released a video calling out Ford for their work with the Trump administration to roll back the clean car standards. The video, targeted to the DC region, is accompanied by a petition calling on Ford to support strong...
Stop Trump's plan to drill off California and other coastal waters
January 29, 2018
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The Department of Interior released a draft of a five-year offshore drilling plan just after the beginning of 2018. In the largest expansion of offshore drilling, the plan would expand drilling...
Passages: Mary Ferguson, leader, activist and Chapter fundraiser
January 17, 2018
Mary Ferguson, longtime Sierra Club activist and the Angeles Chapter's first employee, died Jan. 11. She was 89 years old.
Mary, who was born Mary Anne Pidgeon on July 20, 1929, in Dublin, Ireland. came to America in 1958. She became active...
Welcome Dr. Earth Reese Halter Jan. 17th
January 11, 2018
Biodiversity series for 2018 is here!
Join Reese Halter, story teller, tree hugger, award-winning broadcaster, distinguished biologist and author of 10 books as he kicks-off his Love! Nature Tour 2018 here with the...
Climate, Health, Environmental Justice Forum Jan 21st
January 10, 2018
You are invited to participate in this important and FREE Sierra Club Health and Environmental Justice Forum.
We all want healthy and safe communities for our families. Learn about the health risks and what other communities are doing to...
Got your 10 essentials? What every hiker needs to have in their pack
December 18, 2017
Have you looked inside your backpack lately? Maybe it’s time to dig out the orange rinds you forgot were in there and inventory the items you rely on to keep you safe on the trail.
Each season, consider updating your kit and...